HR0388 - 104th General Assembly


 


 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to commend Christine Hammond, Ph.D. on
4the successful conclusion of her tenure as interim president
5of the College of DuPage; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Under Dr. Hammond's leadership, the college
7advanced the completion of Phase II of its Student Services
8Center Renovation Project, an initiative designed to
9streamline access to vital student resources and provide
10enhanced student support; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond spearheaded the College of DuPage's
12inaugural membership with the Alliance for Innovation and
13Transformation, a strategic move that has strengthened
14cross-institutional collaboration and elevated the college's
15standing as a flagship institution in Illinois and beyond; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond played a key role in shaping the
17college's planning and strategic direction for spring
18enrollment, resulting in a significant increase in both
19full-time equivalent (FTE) and dual credit student enrollment;
20and
 
21    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond revitalized several of the College of

 

 

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1DuPage's strategic plans, laying the foundation for future
2success; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond enhanced the college's visibility and
4influence through active participation in the Illinois
5Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) and the
6American Association of Community Colleges (AACC); and
 
7    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond led the recruitment of new vice
8presidents for Academic Affairs and Student Services;
9therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
11HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
12we commend Christine Hammond, Ph.D. for her exceptional
13service as interim president of the College of DuPage, and we
14wish her all the best in her future endeavors; and be it
15further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17presented to Dr. Hammond as a symbol of our respect and esteem.